In order to bring attention to the plight of Iraqi refugees both internationally and within our own community, The Iraqi Refugee Project of the Capital District will co-sponsor a presentation by Kristèle Younès, Senior Advocate with Refugees International. Ms. Younès’ talk will be followed by a reception which will include a light meal to break the fast for those fasting for the month of Ramadan. Along with Ms. Younès and members of the Iraqi Refugee Project, several local Iraqi refugees will be in attendance to answer any questions.This important event, entitled “The Iraqi Refugee Crisis: An International Perspective” will take place on Tuesday, September 1 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Albany Law School and is free and open to the public. Click on the photo to view the flyer for the event.
About the speaker: Kristèle Younès joined Refugees International in 2006 as an advocate after working as a Legal Officer with the Coalition for the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Ms. Younès has traveled widely to conduct humanitarian assessments for Refugees International. Her missions include the survey of and advocacy on behalf of the estimated four to five million displaced Iraqis in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.
Kristele Younes sounds like a terrific resource for us to learn more about the Iraqi refugees. Their plight is such a horrible outcome of the US military action.
ReplyDeleteIt is my hope that the Obama administration stops trying to prevent the national Iraqi referendum which is required as part of the US-Iraq agreement on ending the war. Observers expect that if this referendum goes ahead, the US troops will be required to make a complete& earlier withdrawal, in 2010. I believe this will be the surest path toward the stability needed for the 5 million displaced Iraqis to have the option to return home.